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    SAT vs ACT: What’s the Difference and How Do I Prepare for Both?
    Students looking to apply for college are often faced with a choice between whether to take the SAT or the ACT. These tests can make a big difference when it comes to college acceptance, so it’s no wonder why aspiring college students take this decision very seriously.
  • How to Celebrate Valentine's Day on a College Budget | Ascent Funding
    5 Affordable Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in College
    We explore some of the ways that college students can celebrate Valentine’s Day affordably—while still making it a holiday to remember!
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    Get ready and Know Your Options: SAT and ACT Prep resources📚🎓
    Due to the high demand for resources to prep for these exams, it can be difficult to determine which prep resource is best. Below are our recommendations for online, classroom, and print prep resources for you to consider for your student.
  • Benefits of Having a Mentor | Ascent Funding
    The Benefits of Having a Mentor and How to Get One
    The benefits to having a mentor in college can be invaluable. Check out our post on the perks of having a mentor and how to find one.
  • Dropping Classes - Avoid the W
    Dropping classes: To W or not to W?
    With deadlines looming, it can be stressful to consider what classes you will continue this semester and which you will drop. But the bigger question is, if you miss the deadline for dropping classes, how will a "W" on your transcript effect you?
  • First Job out of College
    Helpful Tips and Advice for Your First Job Out of College
    Though there are many elements of your first post-college job that will be learned “on the job”, the following tips will help you ensure a successful work experience. Read on to find out how to make the most of your first job out of college!
  • Applying to Graduate
    Applying to Graduate: What Every Student Should Know
    This is it—you’re at the final stretch, so close to graduation you can nearly feel the ceremonial cap on your head. All of your hard work is about to pay off, as the years of studying have prepared you to advance toward a future of new opportunities. With that being said, just because you’re nearing graduation doesn’t mean you can let off the gas.
  • 2019 New Year's Resolutions - Healthy Spending Habits
    2019 New Year's Resolution: Healthy Spending Habits
    To keep your budget balanced into 2019 and beyond, we’ve compiled this list of healthy spending habits that can help you to save money in the new year.
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    Student Survival Guide to Finals
    We’ve compiled this Student Survival Guide to Finals to help you navigate the finals week in a way that keeps your spirits and your test scores afloat. Let’s look at some tips for staying alive during finals...
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    5 Tricks for Saving Money During the Holidays
    Between all the gifts for loved ones and the costs incurred to go visit them, it’s easy for our budgets to feel the crunch of the holiday season. Let’s look at some of the ways you can save money during the holidays, so you can afford to stay on track while the celebrations are underway.
  • Blog
    Why It's Important to Stick to a Budget During Midterms and Finals
    If you can stick to your budget under the stress of finals and midterms, you’ll be prepared to face future challenges in life with a level head. Let’s look at why sticking to a budget is so important during crunch time and check out some tips on how to stay on track when classes get tough.
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